Lyons Travel guide

Lyons : Michelin's recommendations

The capital of Gaul, Lugdunum, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built on two hills at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. With a history stretching back twenty centuries, the third largest city in France boasts Gallo-Roman ruins, a Renaissance district, Classical-style mansions on the Presqu’île and the silk workers’ houses of the Croix-Rousse quarter, as well as some fine modern architecture. Renowned for its quality of life, Lyon is also famous for its fine cuisine.

Tourist attractions Lyons : Things to see and do

20 pl. des Terreaux F - 69001 Lyon

In the chancel that has been converted into a garden statues by Bourdelle, Duret and Rodin will greet you. The renovated museum has a wonderful panorama of the world of art which make it one of the best Fine Art museums in France. Collections of inte..

F - 69005 Lyon

Old Lyon Stretches from the River Saône to Fourvière and is comprised of three districts (Saint-John, Saint-Paul et Saint-Georges). The old town used to be the centre of industry and the home of the Lyons silk workers. At the end of Francois I's reig..

13 r. de la Poulaillerie F - 69002 Lyon

The role of the bank in the commercial and industrial rise of Lyon is shown in the first rooms. But what attracts above all your attention is the section devoted to the history of the printing press, from wood engravings to photo composition. Some ol..

Hotels Lyons

8 Rue Paul Chenavard F - 69001 Lyon

Prix Prices from : 64 €

Located on the Presqu’Ile in central Lyon, hotel Saint Pierre is 350 metres from Hotel de Ville Metro and a 10 minute walk from Vieux Lyon. It offers free Wi-Fi. Set within an 18th-century building, each guest room is equipped with a private bathro..

16 rue de la Platière F - 69001 Lyon

16 rue Lanterne F - 69001 Lyon

This hotel is located on Lyon’s Presqu’île and offers an indoor swimming pool and rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Set in a 19th century building in historical center of Lyon, between the Rhône and the Saône rivers, this hotel is 350 metres..

Leisure activities Lyons

Travel from your Lyon city hotel to Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Lyon city hotel details. Your transfer will be..

This is your passport for exploring the museums and attractions of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The easy-to-use city card offers total sightseeing freedom, helping you make the most of your stay in Lyon. The Lyon City card includes unlimite..

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lyon on a hop-on hop-off tour! Sightsee at your own pace aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. You can hop on and off as many times as you like at any of the 12 stops along the route to see Lyon's top attrac..

Restaurants Lyons

23 r. Royale F - 69001 Lyon

The Japanese chef at this contemporary bistro has worked in some of the finest restaurants. His cuisine blends the subtle flavours of yuzu and ginger with traditional French ingredients - all at reasonable prices. Not to be missed!

47 av. Foch F - 69006 Lyon 06

7 r. des Pierres-Plantées F - 69001 Lyon

You have to earn your meal at this restaurant located near the top of La Croix-Rousse! Housed in the former French Communist Party HQ, red dominates the interior, and Picasso and Modigliani prints hang on the walls. The imagination and beauty found i..

14 r. Molière F - 69006 Lyon 06

This small 'bistronomique' restaurant, located close to the quays, is aptly named. The menu is changed every day depending on produce available at the market and is full of surprises. Try dishes like: hake roasted in its skin, mushroom and hazelnut b..

22 r. Gentil F - 69002 Lyon

Find great value at this elegant, welcoming bistro, opened in late 2011 by a chef who trained at some of the top establishments (Bocuse, Viannay, Pic). The cooking is not so different from the man himself: lively, serious, tasteful, colourful and gen..